KATHUA, Sep 19: A rank ceremony was organised at Government Degree College (GDC) Kathua for the Senior Wing (SW) cadets of 4 J&K Battalion NCC, Jammu. The ceremony was held to recognise the dedication, discipline, leadership qualities and exemplary performance of NCC cadets and to entrust selected cadets with greater responsibilities within the unit.
The ceremony was graced by Prof. Manohar Lal, Principal, GDC Kathua, who conferred ranks upon the selected NCC cadets. Shavi Rani was appointed as Senior Under Officer (SUO), while Mahakdeep Kour and Palika Jasrotia were appointed as Junior Under Officers (JUOs). Dimple Sharma and Anamika Devi were elevated to the rank of Sergeant.
While conferring the ranks, Principal Prof. Manohar Lal congratulated the newly appointed rank holders and encouraged them to discharge their responsibilities with sincerity, discipline and dedication. He emphasised the important role played by the NCC in developing leadership, confidence, discipline, patriotism and a sense of responsibility among students.
CTO Dr. Pinkey also congratulated the newly ranked cadets and expressed confidence that they would continue to set a positive example for their fellow cadets through their conduct, commitment and leadership. She encouraged them to uphold the values and ideals associated with the National Cadet Corps.
The newly appointed rank holders expressed their gratitude to the college authorities and the NCC unit for entrusting them with greater responsibilities. They pledged to perform their duties with dedication and uphold the discipline, values and principles of the NCC.
The ceremony concluded with best wishes to the newly ranked cadets for a successful tenure and for their continued contribution to the NCC unit and Government Degree College Kathua.